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How to Make Your First Hire without Losing Money

My 5 step framework for making sure that a business is financial viable to make its first hire without losing money and setting up the business model to scale from 7 figures and beyond.
 
👇 What you’ll learn:
 
✅ How to know if you’re actually ready to hire
✅ The real cost of hiring (beyond salary)
✅ Why most people skip the buffer and regret it
✅ How to set profit-focused revenue targets ✅ What every hire needs to deliver in their first 90 days
 
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Why You're Making a Profit But Still Broke (And How to Fix It)

Profit vs cash flow, the most common financial misconception that business owners struggle with.
 
My aim in this video is to give you easy digestible information that will give you a greater insight of why your numbers never align and what to look at to fix it.
 
By the end of this video, you’ll understand:
✔️ What profit actually measures (and what it doesn’t)
✔️ Why cash flow is the real fuel of your business
✔️ 3 key reasons profit and cash flow don’t always match
✔️ How to actually read your cash flow — without getting lost in the numbers.
 
If you want more in-depth videos on how to read your financial statements, leave me a comment below.
 
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Micromanaging Is Killing Your Business: Here’s the Brutal Truth No One Tells You

Are you secretly sabotaging your business by trying to control everything?
In this video, we’re breaking down how micromanaging is silently destroying your growth and why delegation is the #1 skill you need to master if you want to scale, make real profit, and finally get your time back.
You’ll learn:
✅ The mindset shift every successful CEO must make
✅ The hidden costs of doing it all yourself
✅ How to delegate with confidence (without things falling apart)
If you’re stuck in the “no one can do it like me” trap, this one’s for you.
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How I Continue to Grow My 7-Figure Business (Profitably) With a Baby Attached

Running a business while raising a family isn’t for the faint-hearted, especially when you want to be incredible at both. I’m getting real about the messy, beautiful juggle of mum life and entrepreneurship. We’re diving into how I set priorities, create boundaries that protect both my time and energy, and most importantly - give myself grace on the days it all feels like too much.
 
Because truth is you can’t be everything to everyone. And you don’t have to be. 💛
If you’ve ever felt torn between being a present mum and a powerhouse in business, this one’s for you.
✨ Let’s talk real-life balance, not perfection.
✨ Let go of the guilt.
✨ Step into your own version of success.
 
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How to Pay Yourself Without Breaking The Bank

One of the biggest mistakes business owners make? Paying themselves the WRONG way. If you’re constantly draining your business account or unsure how much you should actually be taking, this video is for you!
 
I’ll break down:
✅ How to set up systems so you can pay yourself properly (without hurting your cash flow)
✅ Why every business needs an emergency fund + how to build a buffer for tough times
✅ When and how to reinvest in your business so you can grow sustainably
 
It's time for you to create financial stability & actually enjoy the money you're making without putting your business at risk!
 
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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Clients

In this video, I’ll walk you through the right way to increase your prices confidently while keeping your clients happy.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why most business owners undercharge and how to shift your mindset
✔️ How to position your offer so it feels worth the higher price
✔️ Simple strategies to communicate price increases without scaring clients away
✔️ The psychology behind pricing and why people happily pay more
✔️ Real-life examples of businesses that raised their prices successfully
When was the last time you raised your prices? I'd love to hear it in the comments below. It might be time for an increase!
 
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Website: www.despinacleanthous.com.au

Why Traditional Accounting Advice Is Failing Your Business (And What to Do Instead)

If you're making good money but still struggling with cash flow, or working too hard for too little return, traditional accounting advice might be the problem.
 
In this video, I reveal:
✓ Why focusing only on expenses and tax minimisation is holding you back
✓ The crucial shift from cost-cutting to strategic growth
✓ How to identify your true profit drivers (beyond basic P&L statements)
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I'd love to know what you want to learn more about when it comes to the money in your business! Let me know in the comments.
 
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Website: www.despinacleanthous.com.au

$0 - $1 Million Dollars: What It Really Took

In this video, I’m breaking down the biggest mistakes I made and the 3 game-changing shifts that took me from struggling to scaling. Because we don’t just want to hit $1M, we want to keep it.

Ep 10: Understanding your balance sheet

In this episode I explain what the balance sheet means and why it's important to know how to read it to make better financial decisions for your business.
If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous 

Ep: 9 The key to building a successful business

In this episode I explain the financial reports you need to understand so you can build a successful, sustainable and profitable business.
If you're interested in working with me I offer both accounting and mentoring services. Head to www.lcaccountants.com.au or send me a DM on instagram https://instagram.com/despinacleanthous